Movie reviews of Joanna Orland

Character nuances and soulful performances carry this film, emanating themes of loneliness and cultural identity. Review

The notion of love and relationships is explored uniquely... Review

A masterclass in screenwriting. It is an uproariously fun movie with a serious core, with a complexity and maturity to it like no other film. Review

I’m pretty tired of this kind of holier-than-thou Aronofsky movie... Review

Truly beautiful and raw performances from the leads are sadly not enough to make this film as worthy as its actors. Review

Breaking no new ground, but reuniting two Hollywood legends on screen, emanating their chemistry... Review

Well-intentioned and genuinely entertaining... Review

There are some really fun moments in this film, and some of the performances and characters are an absolute delight. Review

Falls short with its romantic notions. However, it is a fine lesson in history, on a subject matter that has had ever-lasting ramifications. Review

I didn’t learn anything historically fascinating, I didn’t find myself emotionally engaged with any plot or characters, but I fully experienced this film. Review

Can’t live by its performances alone. Review

Its visual and poetic beauty, transcend the medium. Review

A brilliant breakout for Cividino. Review

While these quirks give Weirdos its own voice, it still neatly fits within a genre; typified and defined by it. Review

Truly glorifies Boston and its resilient people who came together when faced with unthinkable hardship. Review

An emotional watch and a story that must be told. Review

I felt joy, sadness and a sense of wonderment, a truly unique and beautiful film! Review

Great ideas and a wonderful cast, with a standout performance from Lois Smith, sadly isn’t enough to keep this film in its prime. Review

While the ensemble cast brings a lot to the table, it is still Kumail Nanjiani’s movie through and through. Review

Disappointingly lacklustre. Review

Cold, dry and hugely conversational, Miss Sloane is an entertaining film to watch, but lacks the powerful emotion and humanity to make this a truly great film. Review

Has the soul of a film noir and the heart of a love story. It is an alluring film that is infinitely heightened by two excellent lead performances. Review

A gross out B-Movie horror that could be grosser and either more humorous or more scary to reach its full potential... Review

A character and social study rather than a plot-driven movie, yet still one with a lot of emotional impact simmering underneath its slow-paced facade. Review